Mac Reel Sexy Lipstick Swatches

Hey guys I just want to share some quick photo swatches of the lipsticks from the recent Mac Reel Sexy Collection. There were 4 lipsticks total in this collection. They were Reel Sexy (light coral), Watch me simmer (Bright coral), Pink Popcorn (pink-lilac) and Heroine (purple). I feel like Mac has been on point with their new lipsticks these days and this collection really showcased that. Unfortunately I was unable to get 2 of the shades that I wanted Reel Sexy and Watch Me Simmer but I did come home with Heroine. I really recommend checking out these lipsticks if you get a chance. Here are some swatches I took at the store. I hope you enjoy. 

From left to right: Watch me Simmer, Pink Popcorn, Reel Sexy, Heroine

Did you pick up anything from this collection? What do you think about these lipsticks? 

Mac's Pink Nouveau Lipstick: Review and Swatches

Hey dolls, what are your plans this weekend? I hope to get a chance to see the new Avengers movie. So excited to see the return of Thor. Anyways back to the blogging.  I never considered myself a “pink girl” but I’ve recently noticed a trend in my lipstick loves…pink! Today I bring you another pink mac lipstick and this one is by far my favorite pink lipstick ever…yes I said ever! From the title of this post I’m sure you know by now that its Mac’s Pink Nouveau lipstick. I've had Pink Nouveau for about a year now and have never really got around to doing a full review on it. So when I saw that i was being promoted with the new Mac Fashion Sets Collection, I decided this was a good a time as ever to share my love of Pink Nouveau. 

Pink Nouveau is the perfect blue toned bright pink. This is a true Barbie pink. Although its very cool toned I feel like this lipstick works well on a variety of skintones and looks lovely on brown-skinned beauties. Girls with really yellow undertones will notice that this lipstick will pull a little purple/lilac on them. For those of you who aren't comfy wearing this lipstick alone I suggest a lipliner to help make this shade more wearable. Try a bright pink or magenta liner or for those of you more daring a plum or purple lipliner looks amazing paired with this. Adding a gloss also helps not make your bright pink lips stand out too much.  

This lipstick is a Satin finish so its a bit semi matte and tends to be a little drying on my lips like most satins from Mac. To combat the crustly lip look be sure to prep you lips well before applying this lipstick. I recommend exfoliating you lips and using a lip balm or primer for added moisture. 

SWATCHES

Here are a few photos of me wearing Pink Nouveau

Note: This is a look at me type of lipstick. So yes you will get looks. To avoid looking over-done I suggest keeping your other makeup fairly simple. Perfect skin, natural blush and neutral eyes or even cat eyeliner looks perfect with this lipstick. And finally lipliner is your friend ladies. 

Overview

Brand: MAC

Shade: Bright Barbie Pink

Finish: Satin

Status: Permanent

Price: TT$ 130.00 US $14.50

What do you think of this shade? Do you own this lipstick? 

Barbie Pink Kisses

Mac Quick Sizzle Lipstick Review and Swatches

Happy Easter Sunday! What are your plans for today? I'm headed for the beach but not before I bring you one more lipstick review from my last Mac haul. Today's review is all about Mac's Quick Sizzle lipstick.


Quick Sizzle  came out with the Shop Mac Cook Mac Collection. The lipsticks in this collection are a bright lipstick lover's dream. From vibrant reds to bright bubblegum pinks. I only got Naughty Saute and Quick Sizzle, mostly because I had enough reds in my stash so I didnt need Runaway Red. Innocence beware looked way to light for me and the orange tone of Watch me Simmer kinda scared me to be honest.

Mac’s Quick Sizzle is a gorgeous, bright, blue based magenta/fuchsia pink.  Its basically a bright deep pink for those of you who aren't fussy about color descriptions. It comes in the basic black bullet Mac packaging with a decorative outer box cover. 

  

This lipstick is one of Mac’s matte formulas and I must admit that I am in love with the new formula of Mac’s matte lipsticks. Quick Sizzle has got to be one of the best mattes that Mac has put out recently in terms of application and wear. Although this lipstick is a matte, it’s not at all drying on the lips and it applies smoothly without any tugging or pull. Best of all this lipstick does not settle into lines or cling to any dryness on the lips. It’s actually a very forgiving lipstick with amazing pigmentation. It’s easy to get perfectly opaque coverage in just one swipe.

Like most mattes, this lipstick is extremely long wearing and leaves a bright red-pink stain on the lips when it vanishes. I can’t stand how much this lipstick stains. I woke up with cherry red and pink lips after wearing this. Not cute!

SWATCHES

OVERALL

I think that this is definitely one of those lip colors that will look amazing n any skin tone from light to darker skintones. So my brown skin beauties do not be afraid of this one. It’s too pretty to ignore. Quick Sizzle unfortunately sold out quite quickly so I’m not sure if many of you can get your hands on this anymore but if you can I definitely suggest picking it up. If not then Mac’s Girl About Town lipstick makes the perfect alternative.

I ♥ Quick Sizzle and plan on wearing it a lot this dry season (spring 2012) Were you lucky enough to get Quick Sizzle? What do you think?